Su Mo reacted with exceptional speed. He immediately realized the two individuals had seen him clearly but were frozen in terror, failing to cry out and alert the others inside. He did three things. First, he gripped the vine ladder with one hand to ensure he wouldn't fall off the cliff. Second, he used his free hand to swiftly pull back his windproof mask, revealing a handsome face carrying a regal, commanding presence. Third, he pressed a finger to his lips and made a soft sound.
"Shh."
These three things were all he could do in this situation. Whether it would work depended entirely on fate. However, even preparing for the worst, Su Mo never expected things to unfold so far beyond his imagination.
